Terrapins are dying unnecessarily in crab pots. Seeing them struggle in crab pots, unable to escape is horrible. Terrapins are vulnerable and their numbers are decreasing rapidly, largely due to such unintentional but avoidable threats. Yet, there is a simple and cost-effective solution available to us - a $4 ring device that can be fitted on the crab pots, effectively excluding terrapins and saving countless animal lives. 

Despite the clear benefits, many crabbers resist spending this small sum. As a result, terrapins continue to fall prey to these pots, drastically impacting their population. Terrapins play a vital role in maintaining our marine ecosystem and their threat should be considered our threat too.

Mandatory use of this $4 ring device can create a significant difference. Certain states in the US have already mandated these bycatch reduction devices and have witnessed a tremendous decrease in terrapin drownings. The success of these laws highlights the urgent need for similar regulations everywhere.

It's time for us to stand up and protect these vulnerable species. For the sake of an affordable $4 ring, we can enable a big change. Please sign our petition calling for mandatory use of $4 ring devices on crab pots to protect our precious terrapins.